Junior Project Controller

Rising Edge Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Project Controller to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing cost and scheduling functions across various projects, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with project contracts. You will support Project Managers by coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders, and you will play a crucial role in maintaining project financial health. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in project management within a supportive environment that values training and development. If you have a passion for project coordination and a keen eye for detail, this role is for you!

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan

Paid Time Off Benefits

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program - Counseling

RPP - Group RRSP

Qualifications

• Experience in project controlling within a construction environment is preferred.
• Accreditations like EVM, CCP, CAPM, or PMP are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Review and correct incoming cost and schedule data for projects.
• Monitor project cashflow and generate invoices for clients.
• Work collaboratively as part of a project team.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Accreditations (PCI, PMI, AACE)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Hard Dollar

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office Suite 365

Job description

Role

Reporting to the Project Controls Supervisor, the Junior Project Controller is responsible for the cost and scheduling functions throughout the project lifecycle. A Junior Project Controller is typically assigned a set of lower-risk projects and portfolio coordination tasks which they are responsible to maintain and report all cost and scheduling data for. The Junior Project Controller position will also directly support the Project Managers for their assigned projects to perform project critical functions by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, audit, and correct incoming cost and schedule data for all assigned projects
• Update assigned project cost and schedule data and validate the accuracy for reporting through internal software use and regular communication with project stakeholders
• Provide consolidated internal and external financial reports in accordance with defined timelines.
• Monitoring project cashflow and generating/reviewing invoices for submittal to clients.
• Review project contracts and ensure compliance for all cost and scheduling data
• Perform assigned portfolio coordination task which will require regular maintenance and communication.
• Work as part of a project team

Requirements

• Post-secondary education or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management is preferred but not required
• Accreditations such as from the PCI, PMI, or AACE (such as EVM, CCP, CAPM, PMP, etc.) will be considered an asset.
• Experience as a project controller in a construction environment and more specifically with an EPC would be an asset but is not required unless no post-secondary or accreditations are completed
• Experience in scheduling software (Microsoft Project is preferred) and construction management software (Hard Dollar and Viewpoint) would be an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 365, specifically Word, Excel, and SharePoint are highly desired

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
• RPP - Group RRSP

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting